FREELANCE DESIGNER
ignition seeks a mid to senior-level (4-8 years of experience) Freelance Designer with possibility for permanent position. Designer will be responsible for creating strategic, visually oriented communications solutions for corporate, consumer brand and nonprofit clients. The Designer will focus particular attention on projects oriented in corporate collateral, event marketing, and cause marketing/sustainability. As a member of the Creative Services Team, the Designer will work in close collaboration with the VP of Creative Services and other members of the Creative Team to ensure the quality, efficiency, and profitability of the final creative product.
Specific Skills

• Professional experience and passion for strategic creative
• Minimum of 4-6 years of working experience: preferred balance of (a) consumer and (b) corporate brand marketing. Experience with non-profits or NGOs is an advantage.
• High-energy team spirit – dedication to team success and commitment to agency excellence is critical.
• Full knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite CS4 is critical.
• Full knowledge of Microsoft Office 2008 Mac is critical.
• Ability to produce printer ready electronic files is critical.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, interpersonal skills and ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task, organize, prioritize and work independently
• Knowledge of sustainable materials and design methods is an advantage.
• Digital and social media marketing experience is an advantage.

1 - Please submit letter of intent, resume, and portfolio (online or PDF) to hire@ignition-inc.com by September 15th, 2011.
2 - Be sure to include ‛Freelance Designer“ in subject line.
3 - Resumes without work samples will be disqualified.
4 – Include a statement of no more than 300 words why you are the most qualified candidate for the job.

We have a highly desired two month freelance opportunity with a well respected digital agency in the city. Our client is looking for three Interactive Designers to work with their team. There is potential to be extended ongoing past the two months.

You must have 1-3 years digital agency experience working on big name brands to be considered.

We are looking for interactive designers who have online portfolios and samples that show digital deliverables for big name brands. This includes web sites, microsites, banners, etc. If you have experience with mobile application or tablet interface design, this will put you at the top of the list.

Skills: Photoshop, Illustrator

If you feel you are qualified for this position please send your resume (and samples if applicable) to:ATL41@jobalert.creativecircle.com

FREELANCE LEAD DESIGNER
-Create, as well as direct, junior designers in the development of strategic design deliverables that elevate, differentiate, and function on-brand and on-strategy.
-Exemplify the ability to challenge yourself and the design team to create progressive, inspiring, and relevant visual design solutions.
-Ensure quality control of all creative deliverables.
-Work closely with strategists, user experience designers, and technologists – playing the role of ‛design advocate“ for the voice of the design.
-Work closely with other leads to resolve issues and maintain the quality of Method’s creative deliverables.
-Provide design-mentorship to junior and designers by exposing them to new challenges, decisions, and meetings.
-Lead the development of internal and client facing presentations in conjunction with other team members.
-Juggle several projects simultaneously.
-Stay abreast of current design trends and technologies and continually share this knowledge.

Duties: I am looking for an exceptional Designer to design a logo and create branded paraphinailia. You must have creative flair and technical expertise to deliver an innovative logo and creative branding concept.

We require a talented artist who is experienced in branding and skilled in high quality logo designs with excellent knowledge of negative and positive space. Your work should be more than just outstanding it should be a unique concept and MUST stand out from the crowd.

This project will need a VERY quick turnaround.

Salary: negotiable

Please don't waste my time if you are not serious about design; must have great work to back it up.

Technical Requirements:
Minimum 4 years experience creating web sites using photoshop
Good sense of visual design and implementation
Intimate familiarity with the entire Adobe family of products including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Understanding of HTML and Flash
Understanding of browser compatibilty
Comfotable creating custom templates for MailChimp and Vertical Response
Working diligently off of wireframes

Core Competencies:
Strong communication skills (written, oral and listening)
Able to collaborate with designers, writers, and other developers
Strong analytical and production skills
Detail-oriented & organized
Highly reliable with a strong work ethic

Highlights of Freelance Work:
Need senior-level resource who is able to produce good work quickly and by self-managing
This project is a microsite for a large corporate client. This is not a project where a lot of "innovating" will take place.
Ideally will work on-site in Santa Monica (right off 3rd Street Promenade)

Requirements
Experience in digital media/ad agency environment
Must have web/mobile site and UI visual design experience
Illustration and animation skills are a plus
Mobile/cross-channel is a big plus
High-end portfolio, online or pdf
Photoshop and Illustrator expert
You spend at least 30 minutes a day on leading web design/technology portals (qbn, surfstation, k10k, designiskinky, cpluv, techcrunch, engadet
Portfolio features on any of these portals and/or any web awards are a big plus
Hands-on getting things done attitude
Pixel-perfectionist
Self-managed
Prototyping skills are a plus

SR VISUAL DESIGNER, INTERACTIVE (FREELANCE)
Highlights of Freelance Work:
Need senior-level resource who is able to produce good work quickly and by self-managing
This project is a microsite for a large corporate client. This is not a project where a lot of "innovating" will take place.
Ideally will work on-site in Santa Monica (right off 3rd Street Promenade)

Requirements
Experience in digital media/ad agency environment
Must have web/mobile site and UI visual design experience
Illustration and animation skills are a plus
Mobile/cross-channel is a big plus
High-end portfolio, online or pdf
Photoshop and Illustrator expert
You spend at least 30 minutes a day on leading web design/technology portals (qbn, surfstation, k10k, designiskinky, cpluv, techcrunch, engadet
Portfolio features on any of these portals and/or any web awards are a big plus
Hands-on getting things done attitude
Pixel-perfectionist
Self-managed
Prototyping skills are a plus

MAGAZINE DESIGNER (FROM HOME)
Freelancer designer required for regular work. Must have experience in magazine design and publishing. Can work from home but will be required to travel to our offices to firstly discuss and then finalise project.
Please send CV and work samples to: Mark@papercutltd.co.uk